Dubai Hotel Soft Opening: Royal Central Hotel The Palm

Crowning a stellar year of rapid growth, Central Hotels has announced the soft opening of Royal Central a luxurious 5-star resort at The Palm. The stunning hotel features 207 elegantly-appointed rooms and suites, each beautifully curated to intuitively meet the needs of discerning travellers. One of the biggest attractions of the resort is its striking location on the East Crescent of Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah. A stone’s throw-away from the shores of the Arabian Gulf, guests have beachfront access to one of the best private beaches in the city while enjoying unhindered views of the world-famous architectural landmarks such as Atlantis The Palm and Burj Al Arab.

Mr. Ahmad Al Abdulla, Chairman of Central Hotels, said, “We are very excited to announce the soft opening of the Royal Central Hotel The Palm. The hotel has been designed to make travel seamless and enjoyable with our unique ‘Stay Fresh’ concept. This opening demonstrates our confidence in the future growth of the Dubai tourism sector and we have no doubt that Royal Central will establish itself as a preferred choice among travellers.”

Mr. Abdulla Al Abdulla, Vice President of Central Hotels, added, “Dubai is one of the top travel destinations in the world and we look forward to extending our hospitality to a new-generation of globetrotters. At Royal Central Hotel guests can surround themselves with a whole lot of fun in a funky, casual, comfortable and family-friendly atmosphere.”

Whether you want to swim in the shimmering waters, soak up the sun or experience the magnificent sunrises or sunsets, Royal Central Hotel The Palm offers you the ultimate escape. In each of the beautiful rooms and suites, floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious balconies offer the most relaxing views. Mr Ammar Kanaan, Group General Manager of Central Hotels, said, “The spectacular Royal Central Hotel The Palm is your escape from the busy city life. It is the perfect gateway to exploring Palm Jumeirah’s stunning scenic beauty as well as other unique attractions of Dubai. Awaiting you at every corner of the resort are signature experiences designed to provide the relaxation at its finest. Focusing on truly meaningful elements, our facilities have been conceptualized to make the most jaded senses come alive in a cool and vibrant atmosphere.”

Dining options at the Royal Central Hotel range from casual to fine dining restaurants including Choi, La Maison, and Ya Bahr by Dynamic Hospitality. Guests can also enjoy freshly baked pastries and signature speciality coffees as well as other refreshing drinks all day at the trendy new Baristas’ Corner. Opening for the first time in Dubai, Hush Beach Bar will offer guests an immersive experience with its unique location and exciting concept of food and beverages. An array of recreational facilities at the Royal Central ranging from water sports to an outdoor infinity pool, state-of-the-art gym and health spa, along with exciting dining options, allow guests to unwind and relax in a beautiful setting. The hotel also boasts stunning meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment to cater to corporate events and other occasions.

Juergen Thomas Steinmetz has continuously worked in the travel and tourism industry since he was a teenager in Germany (1979), beginning as a travel agent up through today as a publisher of eTurboNews (eTN), one of the world’s most influential and most-read travel and tourism publications. He is also Chairman of ICTP.
His experiences include working and collaborating with various national tourism offices and non-governmental organizations, as well as private and non-profit organizations, and in planning, implementing, and quality control of a range of travel and tourism-related activities and programs, including tourism policies and legislation. His major strengths include a vast knowledge of travel and tourism from the point of view of a successful private enterprise owner, superb networking skills, strong leadership, excellent communication skills, strong team player, attention to detail, dutiful respect for compliance in all regulated environments, and advisory skills in both political and non-political arenas with respect to tourism programs, policies, and legislation.
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